AVP - Taxation

<div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:'Segoe UI';line-height:20px;"><h2>Role Purpose</h2><p>We are seeking an experienced taxation professional to lead and manage the organization's direct and indirect tax functions, with a primary focus on GST compliance, litigation, and tax governance. The incumbent will take ownership of in-house GST representation before tax authorities and appellate forums while ensuring robust tax compliance, accounting accuracy, and risk management across the organization.</p><p>The role requires a strong blend of technical tax expertise, stakeholder management, litigation handling, and leadership capabilities.</p><hr /><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Tax Compliance & Governance</h3><ul><li>Manage end-to-end Direct Tax and Indirect Tax compliance activities.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate filing of GST returns, TDS returns, income tax compliances, and other statutory tax obligations.</li><li>Monitor changes in tax laws and assess their impact on business operations.</li><li>Drive implementation of tax controls, process improvements, and risk mitigation measures.</li></ul><h3>GST Litigation & Representation</h3><ul><li>Lead GST litigation matters across multiple states.</li><li>Handle departmental audits, investigations, notices, assessments, and scrutiny proceedings.</li><li>Independently manage and represent the organization before GST authorities for Show Cause Notices (SCNs), adjudication proceedings, and appeals.</li><li>Draft responses, submissions, legal representations, and appeal documents.</li><li>Coordinate with external consultants, advocates, and regulatory authorities when required.</li></ul><h3><span style="font-size:1.75rem;">Tax Accounting</span></h3><ul><li>Oversee tax accounting, provisioning, reconciliations, and tax-related financial reporting.</li><li>Ensure accuracy of GST, TDS, and income-tax-related accounting entries.</li><li>Partner with Finance and Accounts teams for audit readiness and statutory compliance.</li></ul><h3>Stakeholder Management</h3><ul><li>Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Business, and Operations teams on tax matters.</li><li>Provide practical tax guidance and advisory support to internal stakeholders.</li><li>Manage relationships with consultants, auditors, and tax authorities.</li></ul><h3>Team Leadership</h3><ul><li>Mentor, and develop the taxation team.</li><li>Drive accountability, capability building, and operational excellence within the function.</li></ul><hr /><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><h3>Educational Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory.</li><li>LLB (Bachelor of Laws) – Preferred and will be an added advantage.</li></ul><h3>Experience</h3><ul><li>Significant post-qualification experience in taxation, including both Direct and Indirect Taxation.</li><li>Strong hands-on experience in GST compliance and litigation management.</li><li>Experience handling departmental audits, assessments, SCNs, adjudication proceedings, and appeals.</li><li>Prior experience managing and leading a taxation team.</li><li>Exposure to tax accounting and financial reporting is desirable.</li></ul><h3>Preferred Industry Background</h3><ul><li>Candidates from the <strong>Financial Services, NBFC, Banking, FinTech, or broader Financial Industry</strong> will be preferred, given the need for a shorter learning curve and seamless transition of GST compliance and litigation responsibilities.</li></ul><hr /><h2>Key Competencies</h2><ul><li>Strong knowledge of Direct Tax and GST laws.</li><li>Expertise in GST compliance, assessments, and litigation.</li><li>Excellent drafting and representation skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</li><li>Ability to engage effectively with tax authorities and regulatory bodies.</li><li>Strong leadership and people management skills.</li><li>High level of ownership, stakeholder management, and execution excellence.</li></ul></div>